Reincarnated as a Genius Prodigy of a Prestigious Family - Chapter 341

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Reincarnated as a Legendary Talent Genius of a Noble Family Episode 341

223. I Knew This Would Happen

The Emperor.

The being who stands at the very top of the vast nation called the Alteon Empire.

Emperor Danter VIII, sometimes called the Mad Emperor, had shown no particular reaction to the series of reports so far.

‘Even someone with a terminal illness would have more peace of mind than this.’

Thanks to this, Chief Clerk Hank, who stood closest to the Emperor receiving reports, was having an absolutely miserable time.

The series of incidents that occurred since last night.

Those reports were urgently delivered to the Imperial Palace at dawn today, and just now an updated report arrived that Drenic mountain ranger uniforms had been discovered.

Cold sweat breaks out.

If you think about it even a little deeply, you’d realize that such uniforms being discovered so openly doesn’t make sense at all…

But honestly, what’s more important than that is the ‘justification,’ isn’t it?

Though he had observed Emperor Danter VIII from his side for a long time, frankly even Hank still didn’t understand his true intentions well.

‘If this really leads to war… it won’t end with just being a big problem.’

While he was thinking this, Emperor Danter VIII opened his mouth.

“Chief Clerk.”

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

“What do you think?”

“…Are you referring to the discovery of the Drenic Ranger clothing, Your Majesty?”

“I didn’t ask in enough detail. Who do you think is the mastermind behind this?”

Hank swallowed his dry saliva.

While trying not to show his Adam’s apple bobbing.

“I believe it might be someone who wants war, Your Majesty.”

“Continue.”

“…I believe it would be those who would benefit when war breaks out between empires, Your Majesty.”

“More specifically.”

The pressure is gradually building.

This kind of interrogation is one of Emperor Danter VIII’s methods.

If you get pressured here and unknowingly make a wrong judgment, you’ll face that famous madness.

Fortunately, Hank had never directly faced that madness as the person involved.

“First would be those who gained great profit from the last war but can no longer pursue such gains due to the war’s end.”

Hank continued speaking desperately, yet calmly.

“While some are using the wealth accumulated from that to pursue other businesses… they probably won’t see profits like they did back then, Your Majesty.”

“Other speculations?”

“Second, it could be nobles who expanded their influence through war but saw their influence diminish after the war ended, Your Majesty.”

“An interesting speculation.”

“They might believe that war is the path to recovering that influence, though this is a more cautious speculation than the first, Your Majesty.”

“Then I look forward to the third.”

A chill runs through him.

The moment you let your guard down at that indifferent tone, the madness explodes.

“…Third, it could be instigation by Drenik, which has accumulated internal dissatisfaction for the same reasons, Your Majesty.”

“Instigation, you say. Then are you saying someone from Drenik made contact with someone in this Empire?”

“They might have gone beyond that level to provide support, Your Majesty.”

Of course, all these speculations are merely hypotheses.

The details would only be known after investigating the incident thoroughly.

‘But I heard they haven’t even caught a glimpse of the culprit yet.’

Based on information compiled so far, only negative reports exist about missing members, injuries, and such.

If they fail to catch them…

The memories of war that were gradually stabilizing and being forgotten by everyone might resurface.

Just leaving it alone is impossible.

Imperial Knights were attacked, and some went missing.

They probably won’t be able to return.

Missing is usually a political and hopeful word used when the word ‘death’ feels too burdensome.

Therefore, the Imperial Palace must move in some way to maintain trust.

“So it remains unchanged that there are those who want war?”

The Emperor muttered in a slightly different voice than before.

“…”

While Hank was trying to understand that intention, a voice came from behind.

“Your Majesty the Emperor, a new report has arrived.”

There’s only one thing that can deliver reports so suddenly without any prior notice.

“Speak.”

It was the Intelligence Division.

Though he didn’t like it much, what could he do?

His Majesty the Emperor had decided so.

“Report.”

Emperor Danter VIII nodded to the Intelligence Chief who had just entered. Then an amazing report came from the Intelligence Chief’s mouth.

“As of this moment, we have secured five suspects in the incident that occurred last night and continued until noon today.”

Is this what it feels like to have your breath taken away?

While Hank was so surprised he almost unconsciously raised his head, Emperor Danter VIII remained silent.

Then he asked this.

“Was there a gap in the interim reports?”

That made sense, since just until now, reports had been coming up saying there were no significant results in the pursuit.

“The search party led by Count Aldebaran discovered a signal flare, and when they headed to the location where that signal flare was fired, they found that Dane Sogress had already subdued all the related suspects. This report was just delivered.”

Dane Sogress.

At those words, Emperor Danter VIII’s eyebrows twitched.

He had certainly heard that he was participating in the Imperial Knight camp, and so he was just thinking of going to see him sometime soon…

Suddenly his name pops up in this incident?

“Report in detail.”

“Dane Sogress stated that while carrying out the camp program, he was attacked by suspects without receiving separate orders to descend the mountain, and afterward pursued them alone.”

“What happened after?”

“According to the brief report, he ‘subdued’ them and fired a signal flare to call Count Aldebaran’s search party.”

Emperor Danter VIII was silent for a moment before asking.

“What is Dane Sogress’s condition?”

“He is in a safe state without a single injury.”

Without a single injury.

Yet he subdued the suspects?

“Additionally, all suspects were secured without any deaths, but in the process, an unidentified creature presumed to have been created by the suspects was confirmed dead.”

At the detailed report that followed, Hank unconsciously let out a sigh, and Emperor Danter VIII tilted his head.

“Shaped like various monster species torn apart and combined by body parts?”

“If we’re just talking about the corpse’s appearance, yes. It’s currently being transported for analysis.”

“…”

If it was such a creature, and if it was even moving alive, it wouldn’t have been ordinarily powerful.

Dane Sogress faced such a creature and even subdued the suspects?

“Intelligence Chief.”

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

“I ask you. What level do you think Dane Sogress’s strength is?”

“…”

The Intelligence Chief’s mouth opened after a moment.

“It is difficult to speculate.”

“The reason?”

“According to the reports we have observed so far, he has never shown signs of strain or difficulty in any battle.”

Emperor Danter VIII chuckled.

The suspect had been caught.

And the one who caught that suspect was said to be Dane Sogress.

He wasn’t even injured.

It seemed the worries could be set aside for now.

“Prepare Dane Sogress for an audience as soon as he descends the mountain.”

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

“Arrange for subsequent reports to continue as well.”

After the Intelligence Chief left, Hank noticed that Emperor Danter VIII’s expression had completely changed.

Somehow, the earlier mood seemed better.

Look at that smile forming at the corners of his mouth.

It was the Emperor’s smile that you’d see once a year if you were lucky.

“Chief Clerk.”

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

“What do you think of this matter?”

Hank answered with a much more comfortable mind than before.

“Indeed, His Majesty the Emperor’s insight is remarkable.”

“Is that so? Yes, that’s right too.”

Emperor Danter VIII chuckled and said this.

“But what’s even more surprising is… thanks to that boy, a war might not break out.”

“…”

The boy, Dane Sogress.

He had caught the suspects in a case that was about to fall into a maze.

The results of their interrogation hadn’t come out yet, but in any case, the Imperial Palace wouldn’t have to move based on mere speculation.

So saying that wasn’t too excessive.

But Hank felt a chill for a moment.

‘If the suspects had been missed because of Dane Sogress, and the case hadn’t been resolved…’

Did this mean the Emperor would have eventually started a war?

Of course, it was just one hypothesis.

Even so, he couldn’t shake off this cold and bone-chilling sensation.

“Indeed, he is the boy I chose.”

In that grinning expression, Hank saw something he hadn’t seen in a long time.

The Emperor’s madness.

“Tell them to prepare tarts that are even more delicious than before. Right now, immediately.”

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

Hank’s voice trembled greatly as he answered.

During the descent, there were some minor incidents where the bound fellows resisted, but they were handled well.

Count Aldebaran turned out to be quite a fiery character.

“Count Aldebaran! We need to interrogate them once we get down, so being so rough…”

“Ruton Ranger. This fellow killed two of our knights.”

Count Aldebaran said while looking at the fellow who had just been struck in the head and was now slumped over.

“Moreover, to find the bodies, we’ll have to cut open that damned creature’s belly. Do you know how I feel right now?”

“…”

Thanks to that, Ranger Ruton, who had come as support, seemed unable to say anything.

“If they resist any more severely, I might kill these bastards. At most, I’ll compromise by cutting off one limb each, so keep that in mind.”

Count Aldebaran said this and glared fiercely at the bound fellows.

I understand.

I was the same way in my previous life.

According to law, prisoners cannot be killed or intentionally harmed—

But treating fellows who harmed my subordinates in a ‘prisoner-like’ manner isn’t an easy thing to do.

“Enjoy this moment, you damned bastards.”

Count Aldebaran spat out the words, unable to contain his anger.

But then, one fellow opened his mouth.

“We failed, but the next ones won’t fail.”

It was the fellow who had released poison gas to paralyze the others but was caught by me.

“What did you say?”

“It’s just regrettable that we couldn’t take more because of that guy.”

“What is this bastard saying right now…”

“Count Aldebaran!”

“Let go!”

As Count Aldebaran tried to rush forward and Ruton Ranger tried to stop him, I quietly gathered my mana.

“Go to sleep.”

Just before Count Aldebaran could rush forward, the fellow slumped over.

Thanks to that, Count Aldebaran was able to stop in his tracks.

“This is…”

“I put him to sleep.”

“…”

“I understand your feelings, but you know how it is.”

“…Damn it, yes. My thinking was short-sighted. Phew.”

I fully understand those feelings.

But if we’re not careful, we could ruin everything.

The relationship between Imperial Knights and Rangers isn’t my concern, but now is the time to endure.

“Ruton Ranger, I’m sorry. I got excited.”

“I understand. I would have done the same in your position.”

The conflict was settled for now, but the questions weren’t over yet.

“It seems these fellows aren’t the end of it.”

“That’s right. Since he said ‘next’… there must be something more.”

Ruton Ranger asked me.

“Dane Trainee, no. Should I call you Dane Student?”

“Call me whatever is comfortable for you.”

“Hmm. Then Dane Student would be comfortable. Anyway, Dane Student. Was there anything particularly unusual when dealing with these fellows?”

“It’s exactly as I told you.”

“Hmm…”

Since I had already told him everything I had interrogated before Count Aldebaran arrived, I had nothing more to say.

From now on, it’s the Imperial Palace’s domain.

I just need to complete the remaining schedule and return to the Academy.

“Phew. Anyway, thanks to you, Dane Student.”

“Don’t mention it.”

“I’ll express gratitude in advance on behalf of the Rangers for this matter. There will probably be rewards from the Imperial Palace as well… but we Rangers will also discuss rewards once.”

“I didn’t do this expecting rewards.”

“Even so, there should be proper compensation. Actually, the fact that you don’t have a single scratch from dealing with these fellows is already praiseworthy…”

Unintentionally, I became acquainted with the Rangers as well.

They were objects of admiration in my previous life, but what about in this life?

“Communication open. What’s the matter?”

-Count Aldebaran, this is a contact from the Intelligence Agency.

“Intelligence Agency?”

In the midst of this, Count Aldebaran, who was handling communication, delivered one very troublesome piece of news to me.

“Dane Sogress, you are to prepare for an audience immediately upon descending the mountain.”

Ah.

I knew this would happen.

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